Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are a delightful twist on traditional breakfast, featuring golden-brown bread filled with sweet cinnamon goodness. These roll-ups are perfect for brunch or a cozy morning treat, enveloping you in warmth and nostalgia. With easy preparation and an irresistible aroma, they promise to be the star of your breakfast table, making every bite a celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (Texas toast or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop and ensure the bread is at room temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon to create the filling.
- Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin, then spread filling along one edge and roll tightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Dip each roll-up in this mixture until well-coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook roll-ups seam-side down until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or sprinkled with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll-ups (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, swap cinnamon for nutmeg or add chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a toaster oven for best results.